The Cocktail: Culinary, Craft, and Classic
Sazerac
The Sazerac is THE quintessential New Orleans cocktail. We all know the history of Mr. Peychoud and his world famous bitters. Living in New Orleans, this had to be one of the very first cocktails I ever tried when I set out on my cocktail journey. I first made one...
The Eastside
The Eastside The Eastside is related to the Southside cocktail. It’s light, refreshing and a bit dainty, albeit delicious, on a hot New Orleans day. It’s a classic mint and citrus cocktail with a nice cucumber addition. While simple to make don’t be...
The Martini
The Martini Some have called it the “king of cocktails”. Everyone has heard of it and there are many versions of it out there. Many are arguably not true “martinis”. There are sweet versions of the martini and there are savory versions of it....
Bar Tonique
This is my home for drinking out in NOLA. The cocktails are classic and the ingredients are fine and fresh. No corn syrup and artificial flavors here. The vibe is chill and kind of dingy, yet somehow classy and lounge-y. Cool bartenders that know their stuff and...
Spotlight on Ingredients: Ginger
Most often found in Asian cuisine and higher end soda pop, ginger has also become a go-to addition to craft cocktails. For a brilliant display of ginger’s peppery powers, one look no further than the Dark and Stormy, where the pure essence of ginger is...
Ramos Gin Fizz
You never forget your first time, so they say. And they’re usually right. Such is the tale of my very first encounter with a cocktail whose very name exposed me as a novice to the wonders of the Ramos Gin Fizz. After butchering the name to my long-suffering...